United Way Southeast Arkansas Partner Agencies:
The United Way Southeast Arkansas has its roots in the early 20th century, when communities recognized the power of collective giving. Originally formed to unify local charitable efforts, the United Way has evolved into a vital resource for Southeast Arkansas, serving as a pillar of support for thousands of residents. Over the decades, it has evolved to meet the changing needs of the community, partnering with local agencies, businesses, and volunteers to address issues such as education, health, and financial stability.
Today, the United Way Southeast Arkansas serves as a hub of collaboration, working with a diverse range of nonprofit organizations that provide essential services. Its mission is simple yet profound: to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community. With its vast network of partner agencies, the United Way has touched countless lives, providing resources, hope, and opportunities to those who need them most.
From Birth to Twilight Years: A Lifelong Journey of Support. What makes the United Way of Southeast Arkansas truly remarkable is its ability to serve individuals at every stage of life. Its programs and partner agencies ensure that no one is left without the support they need to lead fulfilling lives.
- For Children and Families: The United Way provides access to early childhood education programs that give young minds the foundation they need to succeed. Programs like literacy initiatives, after-school care, and nutrition services ensure that children grow up healthy and ready to thrive in school and beyond. Parents, too, benefit from parenting classes, financial literacy workshops, and job training programs that help them provide for their families.
- For Adults: As individuals navigate adulthood, the United Way’s services continue to be a source of support. Whether it’s access to affordable healthcare, resources for mental health, or workforce development programs, the organization empowers adults to build stable, self-sufficient lives. Programs targeting financial stability are designed to lift families out of poverty and ensure long-term success.
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For Seniors: In the later stages of life, the United Way offers services that promote dignity and independence. From meal programs for seniors to transportation assistance and access to healthcare, the organization ensures that older adults remain connected and cared for.
An Invisible Impact: Lives Changed for the Better. The United Way of Southeast Arkansas has quietly transformed the lives of more individuals than many people realize. Every year, it supports thousands of families, providing them with the tools and resources they need to overcome adversity and thrive. Whether through a child gaining access to quality education, a family receiving food assistance during a difficult time, or a senior finding companionship and care, the impact of the United Way resonates deeply within the community.
PARTNER AGENCY'S
Please browse the available services listed below. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, give us a call—we’d be happy to help locate an agency that can meet your essential service needs.
American Cancer Society Mid-South Division, Arkansas / 1-800-ACS-2345 or 1-800-227-2345 The American Cancer Society promotes the prevention and treatment of cancer, provides services and information to cancer patients and their families, and supports major cancer research programs.
Community Empowerment Council, Inc. / (870) 534-2047 Our mission at Community Empowerment Council, Inc. is to empower individuals through education, providing housing and services necessary to help at-risk individuals live productive and meaningful lives. We continue to build permanent connections with community stakeholders and partner with local officials in city government.
Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas / 870-543-6300 The Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas helps persons of all ages, with a special emphasis on older persons. Services include in-home nursing and skilled care, transportation, housing, case management, and senior center services. Each day, approximately 450 hot meals are served at 15 senior centers, and over 1,250 meals are delivered to the homes of older persons.
Arkansas Foodbank Network, Inc. / 501-565-8121 Arkansas Foodbank creates new and innovative programming, focused on serving hungry Arkansans with more healthy and nutritious food. Programs like food for kids, food for families, and food for seniors provide food and other resources for more than 450 food pantries, soup kitchens, schools, and more.
Boy Scouts of America - Quapaw Area Council, Inc. / 501-664-4780 This agency provides programs for more than 11,000 Arkansas youth, first grade through age 20, promoting character development, citizenship, physical and moral fitness, leadership, and outdoor skills.
Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County / 870-850-7500 The Boys and Girls Club is a community-based organization, serving youth ages 5 - 18. Its mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. They provide a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, character development experiences, hope, and opportunities.
Neighbor to Neighbor / 870-534-2883 Neighbor to Neighbor operates a food pantry for the low-income, elderly, and those in need of emergency food. The agency provides a free, hot meal at noon, Monday through Friday, clothing, emergency funds for medicines, eyeglasses, and utilities. It conducts special holiday programs, supplying food and gifts and school supplies for children.
CASA, Inc. (Women’s Shelter) / 870-535-0287 / 24 Hours A Day The CASA Women’s Shelter provides services to women and children who have been physically or emotionally abused. CASA is staffed 24-hour a day, 7 days a week, and provides shelter, counseling, advocacy, educational programs, support groups, and safety planning to victims of domestic violence.
Delta Network Food Bank, Inc. / 870-536-2424 Delta Network is a food bank fighting hunger in Southeast Arkansas. This Agency believes that together, we can make a difference for families in our community.
Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeast Arkansas / 870-850-7105 The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeast Arkansas provides advocacy, forensic interviews, sexual assault medical exams, and trauma-focused therapy to Southeast Arkansas.
Jefferson County 4-H / 870-534-1033 Educational program for youth, ages 5 - 19, from all social, economic, and geographic areas. Active participation builds character, develops leadership, and instills a determination to achieve through more than 100 projects and activities. More than 3,000 youth participate through community clubs and educational activities.
Jenkins Memorial Center & Industries, Inc. / 870-534-2035 Our mission is to provide services to individuals and their families. These services are designed to enable individuals to live as independently and as sufficiently as possible. Through education, therapy, and service provision, we work to ensure successful assimilation into society for those we serve, regardless of their disability, and through their strengths and capabilities.
Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare System / 870-534-1834 or 1-800-272-2008 Mental health care is offered, and emotional, marital, drug, and stress-related problems are dealt with at the Center. Through an agreement with Jefferson Regional Medical Center, inpatient services are accessible. The center offers an array of services, including individual, family, marital, and group therapy and substance abuse treatment.
Voices for Children / Court Appointed Special Advocates / 870-536-5922 Voices for Children trains volunteers to advocate in the court system for abused and neglected children in Jefferson and Lincoln Counties. Volunteers advocate for the children assigned to them and provide reports to the juvenile judge to make informed decisions that positively impact each child’s livelihood.
Imagination Library Inc. / 870-534-8251 Imagination Library has contributed to putting books in every child’s hands, from birth to age five. Through the Imagination Library, kids receive the gift of a FREE age-appropriate book mailed directly to their homes monthly until age five. and the new DPIL (Dolly Parton Imagination Library), ensuring children 0-5 years old receive specially selected books monthly to improve reading skills.
PBICVR / Pine Bluff Interested Citizens for Voter Registration, INC / 870-730-1131 The PBICVR PEN OR PENCIL Mentoring Movement is a Youth Violence Prevention Initiative (PBIS, SEL, ESSA) endorsed by the National Council for Social Studies. These lessons focus on community building, youth violence prevention, and African American History, to improve well-being, family relationships, academic enhancement, gang resistance, reduction in anti-social behavior, improved school attendance, increased resilience, sense of community, school bonding, civic engagement, and civic mindedness.
AR KIDS READ / 501-244-2661 AR Kids Read is a literacy-focused organization that operates in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, as part of its broader mission to promote reading proficiency among children in the state. This program offers year-round services, providing in-school, after-school, and summer programs.
Home Again Pine Bluff / 870-352-3465 A nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing neighborhoods in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, by restoring and renovating homes. The program primarily serves low-income families and individuals striving for homeownership and financial independence. Tenants are engaged in financial literacy, homeownership, and personal growth classes. After two years, they have the opportunity to purchase the property for half its appraised value, promoting long-term stability and financial freedom.
Trinity Village Clothes Closet / 870-879-3113 Trinity Village is a 55+ senior retirement community located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Trinity Village aims to create a supportive community where "friends become family." They focus on providing compassionate care, ensuring residents' needs are a top priority, and fostering.
Turning Point Youth Center, Inc. / 870-643-6540 Turning Point Youth Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, is a licensed daycare and youth development facility that provides various services to support children and families in the community. The center accepts children of various ages, providing care and support for infants through older youth.
Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries / 501-410-1567 The vision of Arkansas Baptist Children and Family Ministries is an Arkansas filled with healthy childhoods, healthy families, and healthy churches. We believe this vision for our state is possible through a strong partnership between our ministry and Arkansas Baptist churches to make Christ-centered counseling, family advocacy, foster care, and adoption resources available to vulnerable children and families across Arkansas.
Volunteers in Public Schools / The Pine Bluff School District VIPS program is designed to assist students and teachers in our district. The mission is to enhance the learning experience of students by relieving the classroom teacher of non-teaching responsibilities so they might focus on academic activities in the classroom. The program offers a variety of services, ranging from creating learning aids to securing volunteers to help support learning in the classroom.
The United Way Southeast Arkansas, 870-534-2153, is happy to support students in fulfilling their required 75 volunteer hours mandated by the Arkansas LEARNS Act. Please contact us, and we will do our best to connect your student with meaningful volunteer opportunities that create a positive impact both for them and their community. We’re here to help make this important service experience rewarding and accessible.
